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2007-2008 CALENDAR

The  public is invited to attend all general League meetings. 
Check back for additional details throughout the year.

    March 8, 2008
    Women Make History

    11:30 a.m. at The Garlands

    Join us for lunch and to watch "Iron Jawed Angels," an HBO movie that recounts the struggle of two activists leading the Suffragist movement to secure women’s voting rights in 1920 through the passage of the 19th amendment.

    The movie will be followed by remarks from Willard R. Helander, Clerk of Lake County. Ms. Helander will discuss the current state of voting in Lake County and efforts to encourage all citizens to vote.

    The program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Barrington Branch.

    RSVP today ($25 cost) to Kay at 847-277-9407 or Claudia at 847-754-4118

    April 15, 2008
    Consitutional Convention Consensus

    Location to be determined

    Check back for detailed information on this program.

    May 20, 2008
    Annual Meeting & Luncheon

    Barrington Area Library
    refreshments beginning at 9:30 a.m.
    noon luncheon after the meeting, location to be determined

    Come to our annual meeting to adopt bylaws, program, and elect our officers for the 2008-09 year. Plan to join fellow League members for lunch and socializing after the meeting.

    June 15, 2008
    Annual Picnic

    Location to be determined

    Come to our annual picnic as we review the past year and make plans for the next.

    September 23, 2007
    Wine & Cheese Party

    3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

    Join with League members, their spouses and friends to socialize and celebrate. Legislators will be invited for informal conversation about the current agenda. Come be a part of it.

    October 16, 2007
    Immigration

    9:30 a.m. at the Barrington Township Office
    602 S. Hough Street

    Attend our informational meeting on the history of immigration as we discuss the issues considered in formulating immigration policy. The local Immigration Study Committee will review and present material that was produced by the League of Women Voters of United States Immigration Study Committee. This background will prepare us for consensus at our November meeting.

    November 20, 2007
    Immigration Consensus Meeting

    9:30 a.m. at the Barrington Area Library

    League members will discuss and respond to consensus questions as part of the LWVUS study on Immigration.

    December 11, 2007
    Holiday Luncheon & Program Planning

    Location to be determined

    You and your ideas are needed for our meeting to propose issues, both local and national, to be addressed in the upcoming year. Our Board will use these suggestions to prepare a proposed program for consideration at our annual meeting in May. The LWVUS Board will evaluate our suggestions with those of Leagues throughout the United States to prepare a proposed program for convention in June.

    January 23, 2008

    Candidate Forums

    7:00 p.m. at the Barrington Area Library

    Candidates for contested elections will be invited to present statements and respond to questions from the audience. Plan to attend so you are an informed voter in the February 5, 2008 primary.

    February 26, 2008
    The Energy Dilemma

    9:30 a.m. at the Barrington Library

    Presenting our program to provide us with updated information on this timely subject will be:

    Mike Perry of Midwest Energy who will discuss—
    How the delivery of energy has changed in recent years
    The impact of international events on energy availability and cost
    The present availability of “green” sources of energy

    Joseph Schachter of the Environmental Law and Policy Center who will discuss—
    The economics of clean energy
    How “green” energy benefits the environment and the economy
    The status of energy legislation now under consideration in Springfield

    Please join with us in this opportunity for learning being presented so conveniently in Barrington.